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It is now clear that independent candidates can, and will, contest next year. While it is tempting to think this will lead to dramatic change, it could be a long time before any independent candidate makes a significant impact on our politics.
The Electoral Commission’s suggestion that next year’s polls should be as close to May as possible could mean we are very close to a contentious election.
Acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has received just over the necessary 60%, or 240 votes, in the National Assembly to be the next boss of this constitutionally enshrined institution supporting democracy.